17 West 106 Street

Manhattan, NY 10025BBL 1-01842-0023Map

17 West 106 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10025. It has 16 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 13-19 Duke Ellington. HPD has recorded 174 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 27 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 174
DOB violations: 7
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 24

What to know

Concern

7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Apr 29, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good

No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 174

ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 1, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes ....scaffolding structure blocking travel of drop ladder at building front at fire escape
Sep 23, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no accessible openning in side walk shed erected at building front hindering drop ladder from extending fully to side walk.
Sep 16, 2021
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at building entrance door , 1st story
Sep 16, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unaccaptable electromagtic locking device installed at building front entrance door , 1st story
Sep 16, 2021
Open — Nov sent out

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ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Sep 16, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Sep 16, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at all stories at public hall
Sep 16, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at all walls at all stories at public hall
Sep 16, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 5th room from north located at apt c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 2, 2021 · Apt C
Open — Not complied with
CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 2, 2021 · Apt C
Open — Not complied with
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window frames at west and north walls in the 1st room from north located at apt c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 2, 2021 · Apt C
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from east at south wall in the 5th room from north located at apt c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 2, 2021 · Apt C
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 2, 2021 · Apt C
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, south wall in the kitchen located at apt c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 2, 2021 · Apt C
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 2, 2021 · Apt C
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, east wall in the bathroom located at apt c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 2, 2021 · Apt C
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, east wall in the foyer located at apt c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 2, 2021 · Apt C
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall, ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 2, 2021 · Apt C
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, east wall in the private hallway located at apt c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 2, 2021 · Apt C
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 2, 2021 · Apt C
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at building front
Apr 26, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 26, 2021 · Apt C
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Provide a heavy dutu lock and latch set at entrance door to the building
Apr 26, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic lock installed on entrance door to the building
Apr 26, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock installed on gate erected at lot line at building front
Apr 26, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood blocks installed at south and west walls at all stories at public hall
Apr 26, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Apr 26, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Apr 26, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wire glass pane 2nd from north at west in skylight at public hall stairs, 5th story
Apr 26, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the closet in the 5th room from north located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 26, 2021 · Apt 3C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north and south wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 26, 2021 · Apt 3C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 26, 2021 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 26, 2021 · Apt 3C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at west wall at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 26, 2021 · Apt 3C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color unkeyed plaster at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 26, 2021 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... in the 1st room from north located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 26, 2021 · Apt 3C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 26, 2021 · Apt 3C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration sheetrock partition with studs and door erected from floor to ceiling creating two rooms fromn one in the 1st room from east located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 26, 2021 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 26, 2021 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 26, 2021 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 1c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 26, 2021 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 26, 2021 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 26, 2021 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 26, 2021 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 7

Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 8, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 7, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 24, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2016 · Apt 4B
Close

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Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 19, 2015 · Apt 3A
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 18, 2015 · Apt 3A
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 16, 2015 · Apt 1A
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2015 · Apt A
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 26, 2015 · Apt 3C
Close
Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Sep 10, 2015 · Apt A
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 21, 2015 · Apt B
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 10, 2015 · Apt 3B
Close
Plumbing
Shower-stall
Nov 23, 2012 · Apt 1B
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 23, 2012 · Apt 1B
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 27, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 27, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close
General
Doors
Apr 3, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Walk-up apartment building (C6)
Year built: 1920
Floors: 5
Residential units: 16
Building area: 11,670 ft²
Lot area: 3,028 ft²
Zoning: R8
Community board: 107
Council district: 7
Block / lot: 1842 / 23
Assessed value: $730,350
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #108501, last renewed Jul 24, 2025.

Questions about 17 West 106 Street

Who owns 17 West 106 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 13-19 Duke Ellington.

Does 17 West 106 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 174 housing violations at this property.

Is 17 West 106 Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 17 West 106 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 17 West 106 Street?

It has 16 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.